The New Jersey Devils continue their two-game trip into Alberta when they face the Calgary Flames tonight. The Devils are coming off a tough 6-3 loss to the Oilers Friday and take on the Flames, who are 7-6 SU this season and aiming for their third win a row.
- Flames goaltender Mike Smith ranks 7th in save percentage (.936) and 10th in GAA (2.19).
- Calgary is 7-3 SU in its last 10 vs New Jersey.
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of New Jersey’s last 6 games on the road.
The Devils, despite their recent hiccup, have been one of the nicer surprises in the NHL this season, with a record of 9-3 SU overall. And they’ve got an impressive record on the road. New Jersey is 5-1 SU and ATS in six road games and opened as +150 dogs to get a win at Scotiabank Saddledome. The moneyline could be the best wager for bettors as the Devils +1.5 puckline is not worth it, Sportsbook at -190.
Calgary could be in tough to stave off New Jersey. The Flames have not played well at home this season as they’re 3-4 SU and 1-6 ATS in seven games in their barn. Goal-scoring has been hard to come by this year for the Flames, who have been atrocious offensively this season. They currently rank dead-last in goals per game (2.31) and they only have one player with more than five goals in this campaign (Sean Monahan). Bettors should avoid the Flames moneyline and puckline in this matchup.
Despite that indictment on the Flames offense, trends still heavily point towards an OVER. The total opened at 5.5 and goal-scoring shouldn’t be an issue for the Devils, who rank third in the NHL in goals per game (3.75). The OVER has also hit in eight of New Jersey’s 12 games this season. The Devils are expected to be without starting goaltender Corey Schneider in this matchup and backup Keith Kincaid is allowing 3.66 goals per game in his last three starts this season. Bettors who prefer to place wagers on the UNDER should look elsewhere to make some profit.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to back the visiting New Jersey Devils before puck drop in this match found them as 153 moneyline underdogs at Sportsbook. They saw an Sportsbook total of 5.5, according to Sportsbook.
Odds Shark prediction models pick the Flames to win this game 2.9-2.8. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
New Jersey Devils vs Calgary Flames Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Calgary Flames bring a 7-6-0 record to the battle against the 9-3-0 Devils. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen Calgary go 5-7-1 so far and the Devils go 8-3-1. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Calgary vs New Jersey injuries news.
The Odds Shark NHL Power Rankings have the Calgary Flames at No. 23 and the New Jersey Devils at No. 26 heading into this contest.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Calgary's No. 31-ranked offense, averaging 2.31 goals per game, against a Devils defense that ranks No. 19 at 3.08 goals allowed. The Flames power play is averaging 15.56% while the Devils defense kills off 79.25% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Last time out for New Jersey, they were a 6-3 loser as they battled the Oilers on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Oilers at -193 were rewarded, while the 9 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
Last time out for Calgary, they were a 2-1 Sportsbook as they battled the Penguins at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Flames at -145 were rewarded, while the 3 combined goals moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
- New Jersey is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
- New Jersey is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
- The total has gone OVER in 8 of New Jersey's last 11 games
- New Jersey is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
- Calgary is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Calgary's last 5 games
- Calgary is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games at home
- Calgary is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
New Jersey home to St. Louis, Tuesday, November 7th
Calgary home to Vancouver, Tuesday, November 7th
